24th Street (PTC station)
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The 24th Street Subway–Surface Trolley Lines Station was a station on the Philadelphia Transit Company's Subway-Surface Trolley System. It was Location at 24th and Markets (not really an intersection), the station was build by the City of Philadelphia for its trolley lines and for the then Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Line that ran underneath. The Subway-Surface Trolley Lines that serve this Station were Routes 10
, 11
, 31, 34
, 37 & 38.
24th Street Station was the only station on the Subway-Surface Lines not underground or nor was it on the surface either, it was built on the ramp or incline just before the trolleys went into or exited the 23rd Street Subway Portal. As the Subway-Surface Trolleys exit the 23rd Street Subway Portal they came right into the Station which looked run down, constructed out of wood and it looked abandon. Passengers transferring from the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad station
would take the Subway-Surface Lines into downtown Philadelphia. Also the PTC's Market-Frankford Line
pass by this station also on its way in the 23rd Street Subway Portal.
On October 15, 1955 the Eastbound Side of this Station was closed to passengers service and all trolley lines were re-routed into the new subway which was extended from 22nd Street to 44th Street, also a new underground station at 22nd Street
replace this one, and then finally on November 6, 1955, the Westbound Side was closed and all passengers service was closed to this station. The bridge that carried the trolleys & subway trains over the river was torn down in June 1956. Today all that remains of the 24th Street Station is just space, and that is where the station, tracks once stood. All service is operated underground and today it is known as the SEPTA's Subway-Surface Lines and Routes 10
, 11
, 13
34
& 36
are known today as the Subway-Surface Lines.
SEPTA Route 10
SEPTA's Subway-Surface Trolley Route 10 is a trolley line operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority that connects the 13th Street in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the Overbrook Loop station in Overbrook section of West Philadelphia...
, 11
SEPTA Route 11
SEPTA's Subway-Surface Trolley Route 11 is a trolley line operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority that connects the 13th Street in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Darby Transportation Center in Darby, Pennsylvania...
, 31, 34
SEPTA Route 34
SEPTA's Subway-Surface Trolley Route 34, also called the Baltimore Avenue-Subway Line, is a trolley line operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority that connects the 13th Street in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the Angora Loop station in the Angora neighborhood of...
, 37 & 38.
24th Street Station was the only station on the Subway-Surface Lines not underground or nor was it on the surface either, it was built on the ramp or incline just before the trolleys went into or exited the 23rd Street Subway Portal. As the Subway-Surface Trolleys exit the 23rd Street Subway Portal they came right into the Station which looked run down, constructed out of wood and it looked abandon. Passengers transferring from the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad station
24th Street Station (Philadelphia)
24th St. Station was an intercity railroad station built for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, designed by architect Frank Furness. It stood at 24th and Chestnut Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and opened in 1888....
would take the Subway-Surface Lines into downtown Philadelphia. Also the PTC's Market-Frankford Line
Market-Frankford Line
The Market–Frankford Line is a rapid transit line in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority .-Route:The Market–Frankford Line begins at 69th Street Transportation Center, in Upper Darby...
pass by this station also on its way in the 23rd Street Subway Portal.
On October 15, 1955 the Eastbound Side of this Station was closed to passengers service and all trolley lines were re-routed into the new subway which was extended from 22nd Street to 44th Street, also a new underground station at 22nd Street
22nd Street (SEPTA station)
22nd Street is an underground tram station for the SEPTA Subway–Surface Trolley Lines, in Center City, Philadelphia. Similar to 19th Street Station, the station has two side platforms with a total of four tracks. Only the two outer tracks serve the station; the two inner tracks are used for the...
replace this one, and then finally on November 6, 1955, the Westbound Side was closed and all passengers service was closed to this station. The bridge that carried the trolleys & subway trains over the river was torn down in June 1956. Today all that remains of the 24th Street Station is just space, and that is where the station, tracks once stood. All service is operated underground and today it is known as the SEPTA's Subway-Surface Lines and Routes 10
SEPTA Route 10
SEPTA's Subway-Surface Trolley Route 10 is a trolley line operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority that connects the 13th Street in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the Overbrook Loop station in Overbrook section of West Philadelphia...
, 11
SEPTA Route 11
SEPTA's Subway-Surface Trolley Route 11 is a trolley line operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority that connects the 13th Street in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Darby Transportation Center in Darby, Pennsylvania...
, 13
SEPTA Route 13
SEPTA's Subway-Surface Trolley Route 13 is a trolley line operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority that connects the 13th Street in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the Yeadon Loop station in Yeadon, Pennsylvania, although limited service is available to the Darby...
34
SEPTA Route 34
SEPTA's Subway-Surface Trolley Route 34, also called the Baltimore Avenue-Subway Line, is a trolley line operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority that connects the 13th Street in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the Angora Loop station in the Angora neighborhood of...
& 36
SEPTA Route 36
SEPTA's Subway-Surface Trolley Route 36 is a trolley line operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority that connects the 13th Street in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the Eastwick Loop station in Eastwick section of Southwest Philadelphia, although limited service...
are known today as the Subway-Surface Lines.